Grantee Schools

Pathway to Implementation

Participation in the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Network (MA PLN) as a Grantee School takes place in two steps -- entering into a training phase as a Planning School before becoming a fully-fledged Implementation School. Joining MA PLN begins with a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the district ensuring support for schools applying to be a part of the network. Middle and High Schools within these districts are welcome to apply to become a Planning School that will join a cohort and collaborate with other planning schools while receiving school-based coaching by a CCE coach.

After the planning year, schools may then submit an application to become an Implementation School. Implementation schools continue to receive support from their CCE coach and the wider Massachusetts Personalized Learning Network of schools.

Preference for Grantee Schools will be given to urban districts that serve high percentages of students who are low-income, Black, Latino, and/or English Language Learners. These districts also show a commitment to using Personalized Learning as a means to close the achievement gap by race, income, and language.

Garfield Middle School is committed to supporting each student academically, socially, and emotionally, providing students with a robust advisory program tailored to students' individual strengths and needs.

TechBoston Academy is committed to providing opportunities for students to use technology to fully engage them in their learning, supporting them in becoming active participants in both their education and their community.

More From Our Grantee Schools

In the first part of this exciting interview series, Karen P. White talks to Yeshi Gaskin Lamour, principal of Holmes Elementary, about the school's experience thus far with the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Network.